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AACT-NOW! Support Group 5.00 5.003
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April 28, 2008

AACT-NOW!(African American Community Takes New Outreach Worldwide) is an exciting initiative of NAMI NEW JERSEY to connect with NJ's African-American families affected by mental illness, mental health consumers, the faith community and mental health professionals to provide culturally competent support, education and advocacy.

AACT-NOW! goals are to dispel the misconceptions surrounding mental illness and to create an anti-stigma environment for those seeking treatment.

Our next MeetupAACT-NOW! Support Group November Meetup

Nov 19 Thu 6:00 PM
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AACT-NOW! was established to help African American families and those suffering from mental illness to promote awareness, provide resources and act as a support system through community outreach, support groups and networking (fairs, conferences, festivals, etc.)

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  • Jul 27
    • New member
      Chantey Roberts
      “Interested in educating people about mental illness and dispelling some of the myths.”
  • May 26
    • New member
      Joanne
      “Mental illness runs in my family, and I wonder how I can support my siblings.”
  • Apr 23
    • New Greeting for
      Donna E Williams
      “Hi Donna, I apoligize for not attending on the 16th...I had placed it on my calendar for tonight. I will be at the next meeting. Thank you.”
      posted by Nancy Glover-Warren
  • Apr 13
  • Sep 10 2008
    • New member
      Donna E Williams
      “Whew!!! I'm finally able to join the group. Thanks Juanita for being so insightful in creating this forum. I have been part of this support group for about 8 mon. The insight and sharing have been very helpful to a better understanding of my loved 1”
  • Jul 23 2008
    • New member
      Dene
      “Hi, my name is Dene. I've been working with and supporting adults and children that have been affected my mental illness for the last three years. I'd like to be a part of a community based support group that actively addresses various issues and c”
  • Jun 25 2008
  • Jun 8 2008
    • New member
      Craig DeLarge
      “I am African American. I am on the board of the Main Line NAMI Chapter in Philadelphia and looking to find an bring together networks of local and regional residents affected by issues of mental illness either as consumers or caregivers.”
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